NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
\nˈaʃənə͡l ɐkˈadəmi ɒv sˈa͡ɪ͡ənsɪz], \nˈaʃənəl ɐkˈadəmi ɒv sˈaɪənsɪz], \n_ˈa_ʃ_ə_n_əl ɐ_k_ˈa_d_ə_m_i_ ɒ_v s_ˈaɪə_n_s_ɪ_z]\
Definitions of NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
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an honorary American society of scientists created by President Lincoln during the American Civil War
By Princeton University
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an honorary American society of scientists created by President Lincoln during the American Civil War
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A United States organization of distinguished scientists and engineers established for the purpose of investigating and reporting upon any subject of art or science as requested by any department of government. The National Research Council organized by NAS serves as the principal operating agency to stimulate and support research.
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Pyramidal Cells
- Projection neurons in cerebral cortex hippocampus. Pyramidal cells a pyramid-shaped soma with apex apical dendrite pointed toward pial surface and other dendrites an axon emerging from base. The axons may have local collaterals but also project outside their cortical region.